Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Invergordon 33 Year Old 1987 (cask 88794) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£83
Invergordon 33 Year Old 1987 (cask 88794) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Invergordon
£129
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Invergordon 33 Year Old 1987 (cask 88794) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Invergordon |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 54.9% | 46.5% |
| Age | 12 yr | 33 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £128.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Invergordon 33 Year Old 1987 (cask 88794) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Invergordon 33 Year Old 1987 (cask 88794) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is better value at £83 vs £129.
For beginners: Invergordon 33 Year Old 1987 (cask 88794) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£82.95 vs £128.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Invergordon 33 Year Old 1987 (cask 88794) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£128.95 vs £82.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Who should buy Invergordon?
Invergordon 33 Year Old 1987 (cask 88794) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Only Invergordon 33 Year Old 1987 (cask 88794) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)